1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1995 Ford Aspire is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aspire (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aspire should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 36 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Aspire |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |